Post Traumatic Parenting and Breaking the Trauma Cycle

Dr. Robyn Koslowitz joins Betsy Wurzel for a powerful conversation about Post Traumatic Parenting. Drawing from her own childhood trauma and her work as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Koslowitz explains how unhealed pain from the past can shape parenting styles today — and how caregivers can begin to break the cycle. They discuss the different Post-Traumatic Parenting types outlined in her book, including:

• The Entangled Parent
• The Perfectionist Parent
• The Paralyzed Parent
• The Survivor Parent

Betsy shares her own story of caregiving PTSD and the difference between witnessing death as a nurse versus losing her husband. This emotional and insightful conversation reminds us that healing starts with awareness — and that “you have to reveal it to heal it.”

Dr. Robyn Koslowitz — Post Traumatic Parenting
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🔗 https://posttraumaticparenting.com/post-traumatic-parenting-book/

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How One Phone Call Became Lifelines for Veterans and Families

In this heartfelt episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy Wurzel speaks with Wayne Kaufman, Founder and Board President of The Kaufman Fund. Wayne shares how honoring his brother’s legacy led to a nonprofit that responds directly to Veterans’ calls for help — supporting not only Veterans, but their families through vital referrals, mental health resources, and community-based services.

The conversation also explores the lasting impact of military service, the importance of mental health care, the challenges faced by Vietnam Veterans, and the growing needs of women Veterans today.

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https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/

This episode honors Veterans by highlighting how compassion, community, and action can make a lasting difference for those who served and their families.

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Can someone rebuild their life after incarceration when doors stay closed?


Betsy Wurzel speaks with author and autism advocate Matt Melvin about bullying, incarceration, accountability, and the cycle that traps people after prison.

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Why didn’t U.S. leaders attend Churchill’s funeral?


In this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy Wurzel speaks with bestselling author and historian David R. Stokes about his novel The Hope Not Plot: A Novel of Churchill’s Final Farewell, a political espionage thriller inspired by real historical events.

David shares his fascination with Winston Churchill, the Cold War atmosphere of the 1960s, and the unanswered questions surrounding Churchill’s historic funeral. The conversation blends history, intrigue, and insight — along with thoughtful advice for writers.

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How Dementia Education Changes the Caregiving Experience

In this deeply personal and informative episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel interviews dementia care expert Pat Hobson about why Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver Education matters when families are overwhelmed and resources feel hard to find.

They discuss how understanding a diagnosis can help caregivers advocate for their loved one and themselves, and how education prepares families for challenges such as hallucinations, agitation, and sundowning. Betsy also shares how the lack of guidance during her mother-in-law’s hallucinations left her unsure what to do—and how education later made a profound difference when her husband Matt experienced hallucinations.

Pat introduces her book, Enabling People With Dementia, and explains person-centred care: focusing on strengths, listening deeply, and creating meaningful activities while understanding progression.

The episode also addresses caregiver burnout, self-care, and the kinds of practical support available to reduce stress at home and in care settings. For more information and resources: https://www.pmhcande.com/  

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What if a powerful U.S. leader faced a fictional trial for war, ego, and misinformation?

In this fascinating interview, author and attorney William Cooper returns to Chatting with Betsy to discuss his newest novel, The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld. Blending historical fact with fiction, Cooper imagines the trial that never happened — raising timely questions about power, ego, and political consequences. Betsy Wurzel and Cooper discuss the real-life “Rumsfeld Rules,” surprising touches of humor in the book, the importance of political civility, and how storytelling can challenge how we see history.

📚 William Cooper’s writings have appeared globally, including in The New York Times, CNN, Newsweek, and more.

🎙 He is the host of Books and More with William Cooper, available on Apple Podcasts and other platforms. 
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/books-and-more-with-william-cooper/id1812487408

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Kelly Cervantes reveals how caregiving, grief, and healing transformed her life after losing her daughter to epilepsy.



In this heartfelt interview, Betsy Wurzel speaks with Kelly Cervantes—author of The Luckiest and host of the podcast Seizing Life—about her family's journey through caregiving, grief, and healing.

From her daughter’s rare epilepsy diagnosis to the heartbreak of loss and the rediscovery of self, Kelly shares a raw and inspiring story of love, advocacy, and resilience.

She reflects on parenting through medical uncertainty, the power of support groups, and the importance of giving children emotional space during family illness. A deeply moving conversation you won’t want to miss. 


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Discover how Professor Gerta Keller challenged the asteroid theory and rewrote the story of dinosaur extinction in this powerful interview with Betsy.

On this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy Wurzel interviews Professor Gerta Keller, a pioneering geologist and paleontologist whose research redefined the cause of dinosaur extinction.

Professor Keller opens up about her life journey — from being told she’d only become a seamstress to proving that massive volcanic eruptions, not an asteroid, triggered the mass extinction event. 

Betsy and Professor Keller discuss the misogyny she faced in academia, the backlash to her findings, and how she continues to mentor and inspire future scientists, especially women. 

📚 Read her book: The Last Extinction: The Real Science Behind the Death of the Dinosaurs (available on Amazon)

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Explore how Quite Literally Books is bringing women’s forgotten stories back to life — and why these books still matter today.


Betsy Wurzel welcomes back Lisa Endo Cooper and Bremond Berry MacDougall, founders of Quite Literally Books — a women-owned heritage press dedicated to reviving lost literary works by women authors. In this inspiring conversation, Lisa and Bremond share the stories behind their three latest releases, how they select what to publish, and why preserving these voices matters now more than ever.

They also talk about book design, the meaning behind their press's name, and what it’s like to run an independent publishing company today. Whether you're a book lover, writer, or history enthusiast, this episode offers insight, passion, and beautiful storytelling.

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Spreaker as Parenthood as a Workplace Asset reveals why supporting working parents benefits companies.


Betsy Wurzel welcomes authors Mark Kaplan and Mason Donovan to discuss their new book, The Parenthood Advantage, and how parenthood should be seen as a workplace asset. Drawing from research and their own experiences as parents of twins, they explore how parenting builds leadership skills like time management, empathy, and resilience.

The conversation also offers strategies for companies to support working parents and caregivers while strengthening workplace culture.

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